New from Core RC, comes the Code 2.4Ghz Digital Proportional pistol grip radio system. This new radio is an addition to line of reliable Code stick systems and brings to the table Core’s first steering wheel combo set. A nice ergonomic unit, for less than 30 GBP it is a great starter radio especially when combined with the included micro receiver. Tested by Schumacher engineers in the UK to exacting standards.
New from KO Propo is a line of LCD Colour panels for the EX-1 KIY transmitter. Attaching to the top display panel they add a little colour to your radio and come in 3 different versions, blue, red and white and are simple to mount.
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New from CS-Electronic and made for the use in large scale vehicles is the 7.4V 3100mAh Heavy Duty receiver battery pack. Measuring 88×34.5x26mm and weighing in at 150g the battery is ideal for a range of touring cars, buggies and trucks and it comes pre-wired with a BEC plug, XHR balancer port and two long power wires that allow to install your preferred power connector. The 2S LiPo configuration allows the direct use with high voltage compatible receivers and servos and the battery is available now.
Source: CS-Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Hiro Seiko introduce transmitter screen protectors for a range of high-end transmitters. Made from a multi layer Japan-made material the protectors are ultra clear and they offer a hard-coat protection against scratches and fingerprints. The pre-cut sheets are available for the Futaba 4PX, KO Propo EX-1 KIY and Sanwa M12 with more transmitters to follow shortly.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
New from ProTek R/C comes the low profile 160T high torque servo. Featuring a robust 19.7kg-cm of torque and 0.06s transit time at 7.4V, the servo features a metal drivetrain, ball bearings and an all-aluminium heatsink case. Included with the servo, that is usable from 6.0V input on, comes a blue-anodised aluminium servo horn and aluminium servo ear guides.
Source: Amain [amain.com]
German Futaba distributors Robbe introduce the T4GRS 2.4GHz T-FHSS telemetry stick radio system. The transmitter offers a transmitting rate of 2.9ms, a large 128×64 back-lit display for realtime telemetry monitoring, Futaba’s S-Bus technology to make maximum use of the company’s S-Bus servos, controllers and sensors and the 4-channel radio is fully decked out with 9 widely assignable switches. The menu operation is done by a 4-way dial and two additional buttons with the transmitter offering a full load functions such as dual esc, gyro, brake and 4-wheel steering mixes along the usual array of settings such as dual rate, exponential, EPS and more. The radio will hit the stores by the end of December.
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Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Coming from Powerstar and made for Futaba’s 4PX radio are two different size brake levers. Made to replace the standard plastic part the lever not only looks cool but it also offers improved rigidity when racing braking intensive classes. The lever is available in small and large sizes and in your choice of red or black anodising.
Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]
